About New Mexico
New Mexico was the 47th state in the USA; it became a state on January 6, 1912 .
Population - 1,819,046 (as of 2000) [New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the USA]
Name for Residents - New Mexicans
Major Industries - mining (potash, copper, silver, uranium), oil, natural gas, tourism
Major Rivers - Rio Grande, Pecos River
Major Lakes - Elephant Butte Reservoir, Conchas Lake, Navajo Reservoir
Highest Point - Wheeler Peak - 13,161 feet (4,011 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - Red Bluff Lake - 2,817 feet (859 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 33
Bordering States - Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Bordering Country - Mexico
Origin of the Name New Mexico - Named by the Spanish, in reference to Mexico
State Nickname - Land of Enchantment
State Motto - "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes
State Song - O, Fair New Mexico
Population - 1,819,046 (as of 2000) [New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the USA]
Name for Residents - New Mexicans
Major Industries - mining (potash, copper, silver, uranium), oil, natural gas, tourism
Major Rivers - Rio Grande, Pecos River
Major Lakes - Elephant Butte Reservoir, Conchas Lake, Navajo Reservoir
Highest Point - Wheeler Peak - 13,161 feet (4,011 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - Red Bluff Lake - 2,817 feet (859 m) above sea level
Number of Counties - 33
Bordering States - Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Bordering Country - Mexico
Origin of the Name New Mexico - Named by the Spanish, in reference to Mexico
State Nickname - Land of Enchantment
State Motto - "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes
State Song - O, Fair New Mexico
Hunting in New Mexico
Fire&Ice Bike Rally
The Fire&Ice Bike Rally happends every year towards the end of July in Grants, New Mexico.
It brings thousands of people every year. There are bike shows, concerts, and bars.
There are tons of tents selling accesories, such as t-shirts, sweaters, belts, jackets. It's been one of the biggest attractions to Grants for years.
Photo found at: www.thundherstruck.com
It brings thousands of people every year. There are bike shows, concerts, and bars.
There are tons of tents selling accesories, such as t-shirts, sweaters, belts, jackets. It's been one of the biggest attractions to Grants for years.
Photo found at: www.thundherstruck.com
Balloon Fiesta
The Balloon Fiesta is another big attraction to New Mexico, it also brings in thousands of people every year!
There are hundreds, thousands of people and balloons in the air. It is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It comes in early October.
Photo found at: www.itsatrip.org
There are hundreds, thousands of people and balloons in the air. It is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It comes in early October.
Photo found at: www.itsatrip.org